New surgical fixation system aims to improve bone healing after foot and ankle reconstruction

NCT ID NCT04812353

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study follows 208 adults who are scheduled for foot or ankle reconstruction surgery using the Io-Fix system, a device designed to stabilize bones during healing. The goal is to measure how well the bones fuse and how patients recover, using X-rays and health questionnaires. Researchers hope to confirm whether the Io-Fix system improves healing and identify any unexpected problems.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Io-Fix system (a surgical fixation device)
What this could lead to: If the Io-Fix system proves effective, it could lead to faster and more reliable bone healing after foot or ankle reconstruction surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove the system is better than other methods. Some patients may still experience delayed healing or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankylosis flatfoot

As listed by the trial registrant

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FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRODESIS FOOT AND ANKLE OSTEOTOMY

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Locations

UZ Leuven

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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